Method and apparatus for processing uplink data by DRX-mode terminal in mobile telecommunication system

Abstract

Disclosed is a method and apparatus for transmitting uplink data by a terminal performing a DRX operation in a mobile telecommunication system. According to the method and apparatus, when a UE transmits the uplink data, the UE variably controls given active and sleep periods in consideration of whether or not retransmission for the uplink data is performed, thereby more flexibly operating in the DRX mode.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A method of transmitting uplink data in a mobile telecommunication system, the method comprising the steps of:
 transmitting, if the uplink data becomes available for transmission, a scheduling request for requesting uplink resources for the uplink data and transitioning to an active state; 
 monitoring a control channel in the active state; 
 transmitting the uplink data if the uplink resources are allocated; 
 maintaining the active state during a first period after the uplink resources are allocated; and 
 maintaining the active state during a second period to receive an acknowledge message corresponding to the uplink data. 
 
     
     
       2. The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 ending the active state if the second period has elapsed or a command for ending the active state is received. 
 
     
     
       3. An apparatus for transmitting uplink data in a mobile telecommunication system, the method comprising:
 a transceiver configured to transmit a scheduling request for requesting uplink resources for the uplink data if the uplink data becomes available for transmission, monitor control channel in an active state, and transmit the uplink data if the uplink resources are allocated; and 
 a controller configured to transition to the active state after sending the scheduling request, maintain the active state during a first period after the uplink resources are allocated, and maintain the active state during a second period to receive an acknowledge message corresponding to the uplink data. 
 
     
     
       4. The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the controller ends the active state if the second period has elapsed or a command for ending the active state is received.